How much does a special effects artist and animator make in Pennsylvania?
$71,760a year
Median yearly pay for special effects artist and animators in Pennsylvania. That is $34.50 an hour or $5,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.50
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 31
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,680Median: $71,760Highest 10%: $103,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,680 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $71,760 | $34.50 | |
| 75th | $93,410 | $44.91 | |
| 90th | $103,900 | $49.97 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $76,770 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special effects artist and animators.
| 17. Rhode Island | $80,040 |
| 18. Texas | $78,930 |
| 19. Indiana | $75,250 |
| 20. Pennsylvania | $71,760 |
| 21. Ohio | $67,000 |
| 22. Oklahoma | $66,980 |
| 23. Missouri | $65,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special effects artist and animator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $34.50 ($71,760 a year).
Do special effects artist and animators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $71,760 against $102,000 nationally, 30% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for special effects artist and animator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 20 of 31 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays special effects artist and animators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $76,770 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.